The Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man

By (author): "Marie-Louise von Franz"
Publish Date: December 1st 1970
The Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man
ISBN1570626111
ISBN139781570626111
AsinThe Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man
Original titleGolden Ass of Apuleius
"Today there is much discussion of the liberation of women," writes Marie-Louise von Franz, "but it is sometimes overlooked that this can only succeed if there is a change in men as well. Just as women have to overcome the patriarchal tyrant in their own souls, men have to liberate and differentiate their inner femininity. Only then will a better relationship of the sexes be possible." It is this timely theme that Dr. von Franz explores in her psychological study of a classic work of the second century, The Golden Ass